Geological Technician salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A geological technician earns a median of $53,350 a year ($25.65 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $61,870. About 6,980 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $53,350
- Gross pay
- $2,051.92
- Federal income tax
- −$162.38
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$127.22
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$29.75
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,732.57
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $53,350
- Federal
- $4,222
- FICA
- $4,081
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $45,047
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 19-4043). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geological technician make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $25.65; the average is $29.75.
What is the salary range for a geological technician?
The bottom 10% earn under $35,770 and the top 10% earn over $99,560 a year.
How much is $53,350 after taxes?
About $45,047 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $43,113 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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